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Thread: Stihl 090 for $650
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11th July 2008, 01:30 PM #1Wireline
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Stihl 090 for $650
What do you guys think?It has a 32" bar.The kicker for me is that the previous owner was the SES(state emergency service)The Stihl guy said the compression is OK and outside it does look like a tidy unit.
Cheers,Steve.
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11th July 2008, 05:05 PM #2
i would say normally that these people dont keep their equipment very long. It is traded reguarlly.
It should be good. It is about 1/3 price so i would go for it.
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David
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11th July 2008, 05:37 PM #3SENIOR MEMBER
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they are a great slabbing saw ,if not the best made . but you would not want to carry around all day as they are sooo heavy . and that goverened motor is so powerfull . if its ok condition wise get it . chances are the ses didnt use it because it a beast .you could always send it to me . cheers bob
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12th July 2008, 11:17 AM #4
And if it needs overhauling at any time, check out this kit http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdet...1211&catID=385
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14th July 2008, 10:33 AM #5Wireline
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Just thought I'd let you guys know that I got the saw.When I get home it will be mill making time.Pics to follow.
Cheers, Steve.
P.S It was your comments that persuaded me.I'll treat the beast with love.
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14th July 2008, 10:50 AM #6Cliff.
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14th July 2008, 03:41 PM #7
I have one of the chinese ones off ebay, 52 cc 22" $143 delivered. It is better than I expected and as a mate with a stihl said you'd pay that for an annual service. I've got some stihl stuff, but I'm happy with my saw. Don't expect it to last a lifetime, but if it lasts 2 years I reckon I'm ahead.
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14th July 2008, 09:11 PM #8
Well done Steve,
With the mill I know people like making their own and some good examples abound. For me the Westford was the best option as it is light and easy to use. I take out West and have to carry it distances to select timber and don't want a unit heavier than necessary especially hauling it in heat with flies adding to the nuisance factor and secondly I wanted a reliable rig - can't afford a weld to break when so far from repair.
My 2c worth - good luck.Cheers
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17th July 2008, 07:44 PM #9New Member
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Originally Posted by Steve Fryar;
Is the saw an 090AV or an 090G? The 090 standard saw is very hard on the hands after extended use. The 090AV is a good saw to use. If you have an 090G then you have a real bargain for $650 but even if its not then it is a good price. I have seen 090's go for well over $1000 and they looked like they had been in a war and lets face it a saw from the SES would have spent more time stored in a truck than in use.
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PhilStihl - 017, 024, 026, 031, 034, 038, 041, MS460, 051, 064, 084, 090
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